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City Council Minutes May 16, 1983 Page Four abutts Lake Orono and was built a number of years ago with the old type septic system which involves just two septic tanks. Mr. Breezee indicated that Darrell Mack, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, believes the drainfie1d can be in- stalled without a danger of pollution to Lake Orono, if it is done properly, and therefore, Mr. Breezee recommends the strictest inspections regarding the in- stallation of the drainfie1d. Discussion was carried on regarding the importance of inspection to prevent con- tamination of the lake. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he was under the impression that equipment could not be moved in to do the digging for the drainfie1d, and that it would have to be done by hand. Mr. Breezee indicated that equipment could not be brought in because of the retaining wall, and therefore, it would'Have to be done by hand wihchwou1d cause less disturbance of the land. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. TONY MIKOLS OF 13194 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE FROM THE 75' SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED THAT THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRAINFIELD SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE STRICTEST OF SUPERVISION BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8.. Anderson Variance Request/Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Lloyd Anderson has requested a variance from the City's front yard setback requirement for property located on Watson St. in Greenhead Acres Second Addition. The City Administrator further indicated that the request is based on the ~act. that because of the topography of the pro- perty, it is impossible to find an appropriate building site beyond the required front yard setback. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the variance as requested, and further indicated that City Staff recommends that the City Council grant the front yard setback variance as the situation meets the necessary test for the granting of a variance. Mr. Lloyd Anderson indicated that the request for the variance is to allow the building to be built on the natural lay of the land, as the back of the property drops off to a lagoon and then to a larger pond. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the variance request. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. LLOYD ANDERSON FROM THE CITY'S FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON WATSON STREET IN GREENHEAD ACRES SECOND ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9. WadekamperVariance Request/Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Julius Wadekamper of 10078 l54th Avenue has requested a variance from the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of an agricultural accessory building within the 600' of a neighboring residence. The City Administrator further indicated that the City Staff finds that with some conditions, specifically, the building may at no time be utilized for keeping livestock, the building be landscaped so as to improve its aesthetic appeal to the neighboring residents, and that the neighboring residents express their